Jim Kinbaum

Vice President: Buffalo Operations

As Vice President of Buffalo Operations, Jim Kinbaum oversees IPD’s Western and Upstate New York area projects. With over 15 years of experience, Jim has led engineering for projects across the educational, industrial, governmental, and municipal market sectors. As a result, Jim has a well-rounded knowledge of codes and requirements for systems throughout New York State.

As a Project Manager, Jim serves as the “gate keeper” through which all project information flows. He is responsible for maintaining client relationships and communicating with the project team on a daily basis, while guiding projects throughout all phases of design and construction. Jim provides project oversight and quality review checks to ensure drawings and specifications meet the required budget and standards set for each project. He coordinates with the project team regularly to ensure consistent communication and streamlined design while keeping the project organized, on schedule, and managing all work activities.

Education

B.S. Engineering Technology, SUNY Buffalo

 

 

Tailored Solutions
Every client has unique goals, each project is different, and all building renovation projects have challenges. Therefore, our design approach focuses on truly understanding each client’s needs, developing tailored engineering systems per client goals and building constraints, and collaborating to find the best possible solutions for each client.
Technology & Visualization
Keeping up to date with the latest technologies is critical to project success. Our team uses Building Information Modeling (BIM), which allows our clients to preview system configurations and equipment arrangements before construction begins. Using BIM clash detection, our team can identify potential issues during the design phase, reducing costly change orders during construction. With a firm grasp on evolving technologies, our innovative solutions deliver long-term value and ROI to our clients.
System Reliability & Longevity
We are committed to designing reliable systems. We design energy-efficient systems that hold up over time, reduce negative impacts on the environment, and improve human health and the comfort of the building occupants.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency and sustainability are core to our mission. We take an active role on projects to help owners make informed decisions regarding system selections and work to find the right balance between efficiency and budget.
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